Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. Chapter I. Policy Issue Substance and the Revitalization of Legislative Studies 1
5. Chapter II. Bringing Policy Issue Substance Back In 19
6. Chapter III. Political Polarization and Issues: A New Perspective 54
7. Chapter IV. The Case Studies: Policy Issue Substance and the Political Behavior of Members of Congress (with David Bateman) 69
8. Chapter V. Legislative Accomplishment and Policy Issue Substance 104
9. Chapter VI. Explaining Lawmaking in the United States, 1877–1994 133
10. Chapter VII. At the Crossroads: Policy Issue Substance, Congress, and American Political Development 150
11. Bibliography 161
12. Index 171
13. Backmatter 183